Oak Ridge wants residents to report potholes

February 21, 2024 by Ben Pounds

The city of Oak Ridge is looking for people to report potholes on its roads.

The city’s website has a form at oakridgetn.gov/reportapothole, or residents can call 865- 425-1875.

The city’s had online reporting since last May, city communications specialist Lauren Gray said.

Now, however, the city is encouraging more people to report potholes.

Gray listed 107 reports online since last Nov. 1, and 93 reports from May 26 to that date. However, she said that some of these reports may have been for private roadways the city doesn’t own.

People can also fill out a report on a form at oakridgetn.gov/Report) for concerns outside of potholes, including sidewalks or street signs that are damaged or faded, or traffic and street lights that fail to light.

Power outages must be reported at 865-425-1803.

The city’s emergency dispatch center for power outages will answer the phone after business hours and on weekends.